We are pleased to announce that we have two outreach opportunities available in Cardigan Bay, Wales.
We are looking for a National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant from 28th May – 2nd September 2018 and an Education and Outreach Assistant from 16th July – 21st October 2018. For more details on both, please visit: http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/internships/.
Please note that the National Whale and Dolphin Watch Assistant role is an opportunity for undergraduates and those new to the field to gain some experience.
A little more about us…
Sea Watch Foundation
The Sea Watch Foundation is a national marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. It is the longest-running research charity in UK focusing upon cetaceans around the British Isles, and maintains a national sightings database, the largest in Europe. It works closely with all the UK statutory conservation agencies, and advises UK government, the UNEP Regional intergovernmental Conservation Agreement – ASCOBANS, the European Commission, as well as the major conservation charities and marine industries operating in the UK. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of the region.
Research in Cardigan Bay
The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation and long-term wellbeing of these animals and the local marine environment. This is achieved by conducting various projects including:
· Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling and opportunistic boat surveys
· Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social structure, movements and life histories.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kathy James
Sightings Officer
Sea Watch Foundation
Aberystwyth Business Hub
21 Bridge Street
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1PZ
Tel: 01970 623906
www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk
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